§ 5.6. Group housing projects.

In the case of a housing project consisting of a group of two (2) or more buildings to be constructed on a plot of ground of at least three (3) acres not subdivided into the customary streets and lots which will not be so subdivided or where the existing or contemplated street and lot layout make it impracticable to apply the requirements of this ordinance to the individual buildings in such housing projects, the application of such requirements to such housing project shall be made to the city council after recommendation by the planning commission, and shall be made in a manner that will be in harmony with the character of the neighborhood, and will ensure a density of land use no higher and a standard of open space at least as high as required by this ordinance in the district in which the proposed project is to be located. In no case shall the city council authorize a project without prior approval of the planning commission. Prior to such approval, the planning commission shall hold a public hearing with due advertisement as required by state law for an amendment to the ordinance and the city council shall similarly hold a public hearing before authorizing such a project.

(Ord. No. 527, 7-7-1998)